What You Want in a Commuter Bike Wandsworth

In the following article, Joel Natale of Evans Cycles uncovers what to look for in a commuter bike. Read the following article for more information in choosnig the very best commuter bike for yourself.

WheelsGo for 700C wheels because they will roll well and eat up the mileage.

Tyres'I had a puncture' is an excuse that wears thin quickly, so choose tyres with Kevlar reinforcement.DrivetrainThe more gears you have the better maintained your bike needs to be, unless they are in a sealed hub.

RimsNarrow rims make for less rolling resistance, but the better-known brands will tend to have the strength to take on potholes.PedalsYou may have to buy your own, so bear in mind that some brands have more lateral movement – making them easier on the knees – than others.

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